- Year 11
How does taxation support the growth of the local economy?
I can explain how local taxation helps the local economy and how the levelling up has supported local businesses.
- Year 11
How does taxation support the growth of the local economy?
I can explain how local taxation helps the local economy and how the levelling up has supported local businesses.
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Key learning points
- Local taxation funds essential services, infrastructure, and business support, driving economic growth.
- The Levelling Up agenda reduces regional inequalities through targeted investment in skills and business development.
- Regeneration projects, such as in Glenrothes, enhance public spaces, attract investment and create jobs.
- Community involvement ensures regeneration aligns with local needs, fostering economic and social sustainability.
- Administrative efficiency optimises resource allocation, ensuring timely and effective economic impact.
Keywords
Local taxation - the way in which the local government finances some of its local spending by imposing charges on citizens and corporations
Regeneration - the process of improving and revitalising urban or rural areas through investment to boost the local economy and community wellbeing
Regional devolution - the transfer of some powers from the Government to local authorities in different geographical areas across the UK
Levelling Up agenda - a UK Government initiative aimed at reducing regional inequalities by investing in infrastructure, skills, businesses and community
Common misconception
Local taxation only funds national priorities like healthcare and defence.
Local taxation also supports local services, infrastructure and businesses. Council Tax and business rates are reinvested into local economies, funding initiatives such as skills training that benefits communities directly.
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Prior knowledge starter quiz
6 Questions
Q1.How many employees are typically in a small business?
Q2.Markets and unions support local economies by providing goods, offering essential services to residents and helping them manage their finances responsibly.
Q3.What is one main reason why small businesses are important for employment?
Q4.Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
in the local economy by supporting other local businesses.
essential public services like schools and hospitals.
fresh produce and products from independent traders.
their communities through events and charitable donations.
Q5.Small businesses are key drivers of because they bring new ideas, develop unique products and respond quickly to changes in the economy, helping them to grow and remain successful.
Q6.Which of the following is a true statement about how small businesses support the local economy?
Assessment exit quiz
6 Questions
Q1.Match the word with its definition.
the local government finances its spending by charging citizens
improving and revitalising urban or rural areas through investment
the transfer of some powers from the Government to local government
reducing regional inequalities by investing in things like education
Q2.Local taxation supports the local economy by funding services, infrastructure, and business ...
Q3.Which of the following is an example of a regeneration project?
Q4.Which of the following is not funded by local taxation?
Q5.Regeneration projects help to attract businesses to previously neglected areas, increasing jobs and economic activity while still keeping money in the local community.
Q6.Match the start of the sentence with its ending.
regional inequalities.
by attracting more businesses.
ensures local needs are met.
resources are allocated effectively.